as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance
brushed off their complaints as the whining of people who were never satisfied
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While runway trends are enviable, the allure of testing the internet’s latest obsession or buzzy look is difficult to ignore.—
Jennifer Ford,
Essence,
30 Apr. 2025 -
For employers across all sectors, the consequences of ignoring employee financial wellness are significant.—
Kevin Cohee,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Miami would be forgiven for not expecting two of the modern era’s most prolific big-game players to make such a difference, but that’s the hand Mascherano was dealt at this stage.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The unpaid interest is forgiven if your payment doesn’t fully cover the interest.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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It is often overlooked just how young Amorim’s squad is — the sixth-youngest in the Premier League this season — with a lot of minutes going to the likes of Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund, in high-pressure roles where output is everything and confidence can be torn to pieces.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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One of the most important things in any dish is attention to detail—and people often overlook simple things like salt.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Plus, writer-director Paul Feig explains how true-crime podcasts inspired the film's murderous methods.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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This is implied by Yelena’s backstory explaining the asterisked title as a reference to her childhood failures and disappointments.—
Armond White,
National Review,
2 May 2025
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In court papers over the weekend, lawyers for the Justice Department also blamed his move to Louisiana on overcrowded facilities in the Northeast.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Duke’s stream of long, tall, NBA-ready standouts smothered Alabama and papered over Cooper Flagg’s rough shooting night to lift the Blue Devils to the program’s 18th Final Four with an 85-65 victory Saturday night in the NCAA Tournament’s East Region final.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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Reports indicate that some Republican senators have been weighing whether eliminating the California rules justifies breaking that norm.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
1 May 2025
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The Guardians didn’t feel Gimenez offered enough offense to justify his long-term contract, which becomes increasingly expensive.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Trump pardoned Flynn in late 2020, months before leaving office. Correction: John Ratcliffe is director of the CIA.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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Another option would be that Trump could pardon anyone charged with contempt.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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“Brush (aside or off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brush%20%28aside%20or%20off%29. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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